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The Trevor Project provides free, confidential, and secure crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people who may be struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression and suicide. The Trevor Project can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 or chat at thetrevorproject.org.
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National Coalition for LGBTQ Health is a national nonprofit organization that works to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education and research. Visit their website for information about mental health-related issues of special concern for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, including “Depression Looks Like Me”, a program that highlights personal stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lived experiences with depression.
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It Gets Better provides suggestions for coping skills with the goal of communicating to LGBTQ+ youth around the world that it gets better. They also offer a “Get Help” page to find LGBTQ+ youth support services in local communities.